LATEST NEWS

5th August 2010

How time flies!  Pickles and the rest of the doggy family have said goodbye to the puppies and wished them and their new families a wonderful life together.  We received pictures of puppies in their new homes within a few days, hours in some cases.  All look very happy and content.

4th August 2010

Pickles and Lilii have been to have their eyes checked under the BVA/Kennel Club Scheme.  I am delighted to report both are clear.  There are no indications of hereditary cataracts.  Whilst this eye check is not compulsory for Bichon Frises at the moment it is under investigation.

18th May 2010

Pickles has given birth to three boys and three girls.  All are well and Pickles is being a terrific mum.  The puppies weighed in at between 210 - 250grams.  There is very little difference in their weight or size (about the size of a fully grown hamster at birth).  I think they are gorgeous, but I could be just a little bit biased.

ABOUT ME

My name is Colleen Arnold. I am an Accredited Breeder (of Bichon Frisé) with the Kennel Club. I have agreed to adhere to their Code of Practice. I am also a member of the Southern Bichon Frisé Breeders Association (S.B.F.B.A.). I have successfully bred several litters of healthy Bichon Frisé puppies.

The puppies are raised in my home and are given the best start possible. They are seen by the vet on the day they are born or very soon afterwards and again before they leave for their new homes.

I feed the puppies on good quality complete food appropriate to their needs. The puppies are very well socialised and are used to being handled on a daily basis. They are also familiar with bathing and grooming including having their nails trimmed. They are lively and eager to make friends.

Snowtruffles is my Exclusive Breeders Signature. This certificate granted by the Kennel Club allows me to use "Snowtruffles" as my Kennel Name. The origins of this kennel name are of a humorous nature brought about after a well lubricated dinner with two of my sons.

The Kennel Club grant accredited breeder status to breeders who agree to ensure the welfare of their dogs is their primary concern. Accredited Breeders must adhere to the Kennel Club Code of Practice relating to the well being of their dogs and of the breed in general.